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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.70, 389.18 and 195.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.70, 389.18 and 195.62 is: 293.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.70 : 389.18 = 195.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.70/389.18 = 195.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.70x = 389.18 × 195.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.70x = 76,131.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,131.39/259.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.15

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